Pharmacist License Renewal in Alabama (2026)

Pharmacist license renewal in Alabama is handled by the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy, which requires Pharmacist (RPh)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Alabama Pharmacist renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Pharmacist licenses are renewed biennially and expire December 31 of even-numbered years; the renewal period runs in the fall preceding expiration and licensees must renew before the December 31 deadline to keep an active license.
CE hours required	30 hours
Renewal fee	$100.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	CPE Monitor
Governing body	Alabama State Board of Pharmacy

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Continuing-education requirements for Pharmacists in Alabama

Per the board's current pharmacist page, 30 hours of ACPE-accredited CPE are required each two-year renewal cycle, with at least 6 of those hours being "live" (real-time in-person or virtual, not pre-recorded); the remaining hours may be live or self-study. Hours may be earned any time during the cycle with no fixed annual minimum. Only ACPE programs are accepted (effective Jan 1, 2011), and pharmacist courses must carry an ACPE code ending in "P". First-renewal licensees have reduced or no CE obligations depending on how long they have been licensed. The board's official pages do not list a specific mandatory law/jurisprudence, controlled-substance/opioid, or patient-safety topic requirement for general pharmacist renewal; additional CE applies for specialty certifications (e.g., immunization, parenteral, consultant, nuclear).

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How to renew your Pharmacist license in Alabama

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy portal.
Complete the required 30 CE hours and confirm they appear in CPE Monitor.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Conflict between board pages: the current /pharmacist/ page states 30 hours biennially with 6 live, while the older /continuing-education/ page still states 15 hours per year with 3 live. Because the renewal cycle is biennial (license expires Dec 31 of even years), the 30-hour-per-cycle figure on the primary pharmacist page is treated as authoritative; 30 per 2 years is equivalent to the prior 15/year. Renewal fee is $100 biennially; late/delinquent penalty is $10 per month up to 60 months ($600 max). Initial licensure costs $100 application plus $300 exam fee. Online renewal is via the board's Gateway/iGov portal. No single mandatory law-CE hour count is published on the official pages reviewed.

Pharmacist license renewal in Alabama: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Pharmacist license in Alabama?

Alabama Pharmacist licenses renew every 24 months. Pharmacist licenses are renewed biennially and expire December 31 of even-numbered years; the renewal period runs in the fall preceding expiration and licensees must renew before the December 31 deadline to keep an active license.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Pharmacist license in Alabama?

Approximately 30 continuing-education hours per cycle. Per the board's current pharmacist page, 30 hours of ACPE-accredited CPE are required each two-year renewal cycle, with at least 6 of those hours being "live" (real-time in-person or virtual, not pre-recorded); the remaining hours may be live or self-study. Hours may be earned any time during the cycle with no fixed annual minimum. Only ACPE programs are accepted (effective Jan 1, 2011), and pharmacist courses must carry an ACPE code ending in "P". First-renewal licensees have reduced or no CE obligations depending on how long they have been licensed. The board's official pages do not list a specific mandatory law/jurisprudence, controlled-substance/opioid, or patient-safety topic requirement for general pharmacist renewal; additional CE applies for specialty certifications (e.g., immunization, parenteral, consultant, nuclear). Confirm the current requirement with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy.

Can I renew my Alabama Pharmacist license online?

Yes — Alabama offers online renewal through the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Alabama Pharmacist license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $10 may apply. Contact the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy promptly if your license has lapsed.

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